点评:I trekked to K2 Base Camp in 2018, and this year, in August 2025, I finally completed the Snow Lake & Hispar La trek—an experience that truly feels like walking through another world.
Snow Lake itself is surreal huge white basin that looks endless from every direction. The trek across the glacier is demanding, but the silence and scale of the place make every step worth it. Hispar Pass, onthe other hand, is where the real challenge comes—long days, deep snow in places, and the thin air can make the ascent slow. The descent towards Hispar Glacier is equally technical, but the views are unmatched.
A few tips from my experience:
Start very early on the day you cross Hispar La—the snow gets softer as the sun rises.
Make sure your boots are fully broken in; blisters on glacier days can be miserable.
Keep your gear dry at all costs—glacier weather can change suddenly.
A pair of light crampons or microspikes is extremely helpful on icy sections.
Hydrate more than you think—you lose a lot of moisture at altitude even when it’s cold.
I went again with Vertical Explorers (VE), whose team I’ve trekked with before. They’ve been operating in these regions for over 20years, and having a strong local crew on Snow Lake and Hispar La really makes a difference. Great logistics, solid safety practices, and honestly the best value for money compared to other operators. Their guides and porters handled everything smoothly, especially on the pass day.
If you’re considering Snow Lake–Hispar La, go prepared, go with a good team, and you’ll have one of the most memorable adventures of your life.
翻译:2018年我徒步前往了乔戈里峰大本营,今年,也就是2025年8月,我终于完成了雪湖和希斯帕山口徒步之旅——这真是一次仿佛置身另一个世界的体验。
雪湖本身就是一个超现实的巨大白色盆地,从任何方向看都一望无际。穿越冰川的徒步虽然艰辛,但这里的静谧和壮丽让每一步都值得。而真正的挑战则在于希斯帕山口——漫长的徒步行程,部分路段积雪很深,稀薄的空气也会让攀登变得缓慢。下山前往希斯帕冰川同样需要一定的技术,但沿途的景色无与伦比。
以下是我的一些经验分享:
穿越希斯帕山口那天一定要早点出发——随着太阳升起,积雪会变得松软。
确保你的登山靴已经完全磨合;在冰川上行走,起水泡会非常难受。
务必保持装备干燥——冰川上的天气瞬息万变。
一副轻便的冰爪或微型冰爪在冰面上非常有用。
一定要比你想象中更注意补充水分——即使天气寒冷,在高海拔地区你也会流失大量水分。
我再次选择了 Vertical Explorers (VE) 的团队,之前我曾和他们一起徒步旅行过。他们在这个地区已经运营了 20 多年,在雪湖和希斯帕拉山口拥有一支强大的当地团队确实至关重要。他们拥有完善的后勤保障、可靠的安全措施,而且与其他旅行社相比,性价比真的很高。他们的向导和背夫处理得非常出色,尤其是在翻越山口的那天。
如果你正在考虑雪湖-希斯帕拉山口之旅,请做好充分的准备,选择一支优秀的团队,你将会拥有人生中最难忘的冒险经历之一。